A client shares their experiences below:
What can you do now that you couldn't do before getting this support?
Access emails. Access GP website and NHS app.
How has this helped you out?
I will be able to use the laptop to access my emails and access my GP website to book appointments and prescriptions. Use my laptop for learning.
What is the best thing about being online?
Booking GP appointments. Access to emails.
What would you say to anyone who felt scared to use the internet?
Take your time and don't be afraid to learn new skills.
In account given by their Be Well coach, a client said:
What can you do now that you couldn't do before getting this support?
Showed client how to access the internet and how to get on to GP website/NHS app.
How has this helped you out?
It's helped the client to be able to do her appointments for GP online and she can go along to digital drop ins at Benchill Community Centre.
What is the best thing about being online?
Hoping to keep in contact with family and friends, especially Nephew in China.
What would you say to anyone who felt scared to use the internet?
Client is a bit concerned about getting anti-virus on there, but client is going to digital drop ins for help.
In account given by their Be Well coach, Erica (pictured right), said:
What can you do now that you couldn't do before getting this support?
Access to the NHS App.
How has this helped you out?
Client is glad to be able to access NHS online.
What is the best thing about being online?
Communication
What would you say to anyone who felt scared to use the internet?
Come into the 21st century.
A client shares their experiences below:
What can you do now that you couldn't do before getting this support?
Emails, Facebook and gaming online browser and shopping
How has this helped you out?
Larger more helpful, better, and faster than my phone
What is the best thing about being online?
Can access online help and advice from community.
What would you say to anyone who felt scared to use the internet?
Just go for it it’s not that hard.
Unlocking Opportunities: the impact of providing laptops on the Be Well Manchester scheme
View below, the insightful accounts of the impacts of the laptops that we provided as part of our on-going scheme with Be Well Manchester.